Boston health officials quoted data suggesting that COVID-19 is on the rise in the city and called on residents to take precautions such as wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces on Friday.
“Similar to hospitalization, cases are increasing. We are closely tracking city-wide trends and we recommend that you follow the recommended precautions to mitigate risk,” said the Boston Public. Dr. Bisora Ozikts, Managing Director of the Health Commission, said in a statement.
“Based on current trends, people wear masks, inspect, isolate for illness, and keep vaccinations up-to-date in crowded indoor environments so that people can themselves and others. It is essential to protect. COVID-19, “she said.
An example of an “indoor crowded environment” where people should wear masks is public transport, the Public Health Service said.
As of Thursday, COVID-19 cases have increased by 38.9% over the past seven days, and daily hospitalizations and local wastewater coronavirus levels have also increased, officials said.
Posted data City coronavirus dashboard Shows that the number of cases has increased since July 4, but that number is still below the recent wave of May, well below the disastrous surge earlier this year.
There was a “recent upward trend,” but officials said “there are still few cases of severe illness.”
Agencies are due to the emergence of highly infectious BA.5 variants and the increasing number of people traveling together on the weekend of July 4th.
The agency has made many suggestions on how people can protect themselves and others.
In particular, people recommended the following:
-Test COVID-19 before and after a large rally, especially if vulnerable or unvaccinated people participate.
-Isolate if you are at home and have a positive illness or test.
-If your test is positive, contact your healthcare provider about your treatment.
-Get vaccination and boost immunity.
-Gather outdoors and choose outdoor activities.
-Open windows and doors to improve ventilation.
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